All the work I’ve done over the past few years on body-image, weight management and health has definitely made me much more aware of my body’s response to stress, food, exercise and self-love. But there’s a downside to this awareness. These past few weeks have been full of Jewish Holidays. With the exception of Yom [...]

Ooooooh, some more exciting beauty reading.  Check these stories out….   Could it be that weight makes a difference in politics?  A fascinating chart by the NY Times comparing the physiques of past presidents and with those of their competitors. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/10/06/opinion/06opchart.html A beautiful design exhibit benefiting cancer that celebrates life rather than illustrates tragedy.  See [...]

BeingGirl, Procter & Gamble‘s teen website about puberty and menstruation (primarily associated with Tampax and Always), is coming under some major scrutiny.  Moms in the UK are outraged at the accompanying advertising for “hot underwear” and hair removal products, including some manufactured by P&G.  They say all of the adverts are sending the wrong message to [...]